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Method for inactivating pathogens

US5419902A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1993
Grant dateMay 30, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N11/096
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for inactivating pathogens using the peroxidase enzyme. The peroxidase enzyme is reacted with hydrogen peroxide or a source of hydrogen peroxide and an iodide anion to generate reaction products which are separated from the peroxidase enzyme and then used to inactivate pathogenic organisms.

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